You can find the UniAccess Disability Officers at Student Services on the first floor of the Social Sciences Building, South Wing. Don't hesitate to drop in and find out what types of support can be provided. The services listed below are only some of those that are provided to readers with disabilities and medical conditions.

You will need to register with UniAccess to be eligible for some special services; your eligibility will be shown on your Campus Card.

Disability Support Worker

The Disability Support Worker is available for consultation in the Resource Rooms in the Reid Library and the Barry J Marshall Library and can help with activities such as collecting books from shelves and using specialised equipment. The Disability Support Worker is available by appointment during semester at any of the subject libraries.

If you are experiencing difficulties accessing library resources in their current format contact UniAccess.

Other WA university libraries

To use the specialist services, facilities and equipment at one of these libraries your Campus Card must be endorsed by UniAccess and you should have a signed letter of introduction from the UWA Disability Officers at UniAccess.

Resource Rooms

There are two Resource Rooms; one in the Reid Library and one in the Barry J Marshall Library. The Reid Library's Dickinson Resource Room is located in the southwest corner on the ground floor of the Reid Library Building; the Barry J Marshall Resource Room is located on the western side of the first floor of the Barry J Marshall Library.

The rooms contain specialised study equipment and ergonomic furniture and are available for use during normal opening hours.

Equipment

Dickinson Resource Room

Barry J Marshall Resource Room

Adjustable desks

Yes

Yes

Lockers

Yes

Yes

SPSS software

No

Yes

Ergonomic chairs

Yes

Yes

PCs

Yes

Yes

Jaws software

Yes

Yes

Magnifier/ZoomText software

No

Yes

A rest area with firm but comfy lounges

Yes

Yes

Students who have specific needs for equipment in the Library Resource Rooms should make an appointment with a Disability Officer to discuss their needs. Please ring (+61 8) 6488 2423 to make an appointment.